Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Mohan bought 37 books for Rs.729 and sold them at a profit equal to the selling price of 8 books. The selling price of 1 book is:

Options:

Rs.29

Rs.30

Rs.33

Rs.25

Correct Answer:

Rs.29

Explanation:

S.P. of 37 - C.P. of 37 = S.P. of 8 (profit)

S.P. of 29 = C.P. of 37

C.P. of 37 = Rs. 729 (given)

Therefore,

S.P. of 29 = Rs. 729

S.P. of 1 = Rs.29